Review of Parental Guidance (2012) by Corinna O — 11 Feb 2015

Let me just say that IT IS CRIMINAL, THE WAY PEOPLE ARE TREATING THIS FILM.

This review of Parental Guidance (2012) was written by Corinna O on 11 Feb 2015.

Parental Guidance has generally received mixed reviews.

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